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With the spread of information about the growing student loan debt problem in the United States, programs have sprung up in many unexpected places to help students and graduates pay off their debt. Two of these programs that you should be on the lookout for are assistance programs through your …
Paying off debt can seem like an impossible task sometimes. It doesn’t matter whether it is student loans, credit card bills or a mortgage. When you see a huge number on a bill and think about the many years it will take you to make it a zero, it is …
Depression is a disease that affects millions of people in the United States, can be difficult to detect, and can affect every aspect of one’s life. According to the Mayo Clinic, Depression often begins in the teens, 20s or 30s. The National Institute of Health studies show that about 30% …
When one thinks about wedded bliss, many happy thoughts come to mind. To the super frugal, one of the benefits of marriage is the tax advantages. However, for anyone with student loans who is planning on getting married or already married, it is important to think about your student loans. …
The best and most efficient way to pay off your student loans is to never get them. Americans owe over one trillion dollars on their student loans. If you want to be able to graduate without going broke, here are five tips that will each save you thousands of dollars. …
Jess and I have exchanged many emails regarding her issues with Sallie Mae. She told me that she reached such a point of desperation, that she actually sent a letter to her Congressman pleading for help. Much to my surprise, her Congressman actually helped! He sent a letter to Sallie …
Student loan consolidation has many advantages. Consolidating your debt can lower your payments, lower your interest rate, and even improve your credit score. However, not all student loan consolidation is created equal, and if you are not careful, you can get burned. Here are some tips to keep in mind …
During my first week of college I went to an all you can eat wing night. Because I was there with about a dozen other freshman guys, our dinner escalated into a test of manhood. I ate 68 buffalo wings that night. The following day I suffered from a strange …
Before you even consider co-signing a loan, it is important to understand the obligation that you are making. Most people realize that if the person you cosign for doesn’t pay the loan that you’ll be on the hook. However, few people realize the additional consequences of cosigning a loan. Your …
When you graduate or withdraw from college your six month “grace” period begins. This is the seemingly magical time in your life where you are done with school but don’t owe any money on your student loans. The six month “grace” period applies to all Federal loans and most private …
